Article: Is Belgium's beer really better than the U.S.?

Belgium makes the best Belgian beers!

 

Belgium is the best in its category, but the US excels at many different styles

 

Unfortunately I don't think there are boatloads of people who have drank Belgium beer fresh from the source (not imports), as well as all the top USA beers to have an accurate poll.

I surely have not, that's for sure.

 

Thanks for qualifying your statement so I know not take what you say seriously.

Can someone who has lived in Belgium and the US please have an opinion so I can listen to it?

 

I believe (although I wasn't drinking beer back then) that once upon a time, long ago - the answer was undeniably yes. Not only Belgium but other countries like Germany, too. Today, after the craft boom and the uprising of hundreds of extremely creative and talented brewers in the states - the answer isnt as simple. I think a lot has to do with our own palates and what tastes and flavors we're more accustomed to. Id rather drink IPAs on a regular basis than lambics or tripels. Most times when i want something richer i go for american stouts rather than quads - so to me, the US has some of the best beer in the world and is perhaps #1. Others who enjoy sours, tripels, quads and generally the belgian yeast signature in their beer may think differently. I have a friend who's a lager lover and his beer-vana is Germany. To each their own i guess, so just enjoy them all!

 

The purpose of that article is not to rank countries, but rather to generate clicks and sell advertisements.

 

True, but some articles actaully have useful information.

That is not a Yahoo article, it is a Thirllsit article. They publish rubbish list after rubbish list. They are merely a click bait site

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Edit: See, I tried to enter a link to them and the bros have them blocked. Do not put too much thought into any thrillist article

 

I would say the best country for beer is the country that you're in.
Drinking fresh changes everything.

 

I am amusing myself by reading your post in Sheldon Cooper's voice.

 

I don't know. define "best".
this is an open ended question that can make the typical BA walk around in circles scratching their head.

the answer is "depends".
Cheers.

 

Hard to say... But i chose united states. I love sours, saisons, barley wine and stouts.
Only the sours are a lot better in belgium. The rest is Way better in the states. I can't find my joy for a good stout without trading.

 

How do you quantify something so subjective? If maple tequila barrel aged quadruple dry hopped pale stout is your thing, then the U.S. makes the best beer for you. If you want authentic gueuze, then Belgium will take your top spot.

If we just asked everyone to vote, the U.S. would win based on ABi products.

Drink what you like.

 

I have had the dutch, Belgium and Denmark beers fresh from the source. There is a slight difference from the imported types purchased here probably due to the journey. In my opinion Canada and the US produce wonderful, high quality craft brews. The best beer/ale? Its the one you like.

 

If you are on a Belgian beer kick, then yes it is the best.

If you like lagers at lot, then it is Germany.

If Real Ale is your thing, then it is the UK.

If you like all of the above and hoppy IPAs, RIS, BBA anything then you say the USA has the best

For a disclaimer, I have lived in Germany and traveled often to Belgium and the UK. Most of the US beer centers have been ticked off.

 

You make it sound like tradition is a bad thing....Tradition from the "old world" is what the majority of USA beers are based on...Put me down for: 1 vote: TRADITION

 

Based on a quality:quantity ratio, the United States definitely offers great quality in a seemingly endless number of beers. That being said, Belgium makes the highest quality beer in my opinion, although they definitely don't have the production numbers to match the US. One vote for Belgium here.

 

As others have said and as I have said in previous threads, Belgium is the best at Belgian beers but the US is damn close and has a plethora of other styles. I have lived in both countries so I think my bias is a little less than most Americans. Nothing quite beats a Cantillon St. Lamvinus in my opinion, but once you get away from those great styles native to Belgium, your selection plummets. Additionally, the whole lack of an ancient beer tradition in the US allows for my experimentation and innovation. Belgium has some of this (looking at you, Brussels Beer Project), but the US is without a doubt the world leader here. I'm not saying new and flashy is always better, but the amount of innovation going on Stateside ultimately produces some incredible brews while the duds quickly fade into memory.

 

For starters, there is no number 1.
Second, Belgian beer in Belgium is amazing.
Third, the thinking that Belgians are only better at "sours" can only come from someone with a narrow focus.
Fourth, there is variety in Belgium (if that matters). They make English and American styles and lagers in addition to all the variety normally associated with them.